Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Strathclyde
Learning & Teaching Building, 49 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XU
UK
Contact person: Mrs Laura A Shaw
Telephone: +44 7811592949
E-mail: laura.shaw@strath.ac.uk
NUTS: UKM82
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.strath.ac.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of Patent Renewal Services
Reference number: UOS-35860-2025
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79120000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The University administers around 300 active patent cases, including instructing renewals to maintain those cases in around 32 Counties.
These patent cases require to be renewed in each territory on a regular basis with an estimated 120 renewals required annually. The University requires a supplier that can do this competently; has an interface/portal that is easy for the team to interact with; and is cost-effective. The portal will provide a platform for the University to gain information on the status of their current patents and trademarks and will be updated regularly by the supplier according to the status of the renewal.
A sole supplier is required to provide this renewals service.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
400 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79121000
79100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM82
Main site or place of performance:
Glasgow
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University administers around 300 active patent cases, including instructing renewals to maintain those cases in around 32 Counties.
These patent cases require to be renewed in each territory on a regular basis with an estimated 120 renewals required annually. The University requires a supplier that can do this competently; has an interface/portal that is easy for the team to interact with; and is cost-effective. The portal will provide a platform for the University to gain information on the status of their current patents and trademarks and will be updated regularly by the supplier according to the status of the renewal.
A sole supplier is required to provide this renewals service.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
21/05/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Please download and complete the attached questionnaire by COB 20/05/2025 - Please return to laura.shaw@strath.ac.uk
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=797639.
(SC Ref:797639)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/05/2025